Environmental Service Manager

Pay

$72,722.00 per year

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience as a maintenance/plant supervisor
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Director within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long‑Term Care Facility (LTC) is preferred
• Current, valid driver’s license (required for travel between centers)
• Successful completion of a background check, including verification of Allegheny County real‑estate tax status
• Pre‑employment drug screen completed within 48 hours of acceptance of a conditional offer

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Regional Center Administrator, the Environmental Service Manager directs the day‑to‑day activities of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility, and to assure the facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner. This position may be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and on holidays, and may be subject to call‑backs for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Maintenance Department, its programs and activities.
• Oversee scheduling of department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, and work assignments to expedite work.
• Ensure the facility remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations for Life Safety Code compliance.
• Review the maintenance department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually and recommend revisions to the Assistant Regional Center Administrator/Regional Center Administrator.
• Collaborate with the Regional Center Administrator on the development of operating and staffing budgets for maintenance and monitor monthly expenditures.
• Provide proper planning, direction, participation, and supervision of both preventative and unplanned maintenance and repair activities, including painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Perform regular safety inspections of the facility, document findings, and conduct routine repairs and maintenance.
• Purchase, within budgetary responsibilities, general maintenance tools, supplies, equipment, and safety equipment; train others in their appropriate use.
• Ensure all facility compliance requirements are met in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Collaborate with administrators, directors, and managers on the development and implementation of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance tasks; document instructions and procedures for preventive maintenance of facility and utility components, office equipment, mechanical, air‑conditioning, heating, and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints to monitor the upkeep of electrical, HVAC, and other systems; operate and assess technical aspects of facility machinery, equipment, and buildings.
• Monitor all on‑site maintenance projects and recommend actions to the Regional Center Administrator regarding project delays.
• Provide appropriate training to department employees to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in standardizing methods for performing maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and provide various types of testing documentation.
• Participate in surveys/inspections by external agencies; develop a plan of correction for maintenance deficiencies identified during a facility survey.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed by the Regional Center Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures in a long‑term care facility
• Knowledge of blueprints and building codes
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Skill with HVAC and electrical systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with managers, subordinates, other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions
• Ability to lead and work harmoniously with other managers, supervisors, subordinates, and employees
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret maintenance programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Physical ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and work in all areas of the facility
• Ability to assist with the evacuation of residents during emergencies
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours, on weekends, and holidays when necessary; may be subject to callbacks for emergencies
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lb

Additional Information

• Residency: Must reside in Allegheny County within one year of hire
• Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates